The Relationship between Pets and Their Owners: A Research of Household Dogs and Cats

Abstract: This study aimed to examine the level of relationship between pets and their owners, as well as to compare the differences in attachment levels between dog owners and cat owners in households. The research employed a survey design. The sample consisted of 100 pet owners (dogs and cats) living in the urban area of Tak Province, Thailand, selected through random sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire divided into two parts: (1) general information of respondents, including pet care behaviors, and (2) a scale measuring the level of attachment between owners and their pets. The results revealed that the overall relationship between pets and their owners was at a high level (mean = 4.075 out of 5). When analyzed by group, it was found that pet owners in certain age groups exhibited higher attachment scores than others. Furthermore, there was a positive correlation between the length of pet ownership and the amount of daily playtime with the level of attachment. In other words, owners who had raised their pets for a longer time and spent more time interacting with them tended to develop stronger emotional bonds and a better understanding of their pets’ behaviors. Keywords: relationship, pets, owners, dogs, cats. Title: The Relationship between Pets and Their Owners: A Research of Household Dogs and Cats Author: Patchanamon Jitjing, Chomphunut Baosanthia International Journal of Life Sciences Research ISSN 2348-313X (Print), ISSN 2348-3148 (online) Vol. 13, Issue 4, October 2025 - December 2025 Page No: 1-4 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 14-October-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17348179 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/the-relationship-between-pets-and-their-owners-a-research-of-household-dogs-and-cats